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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

See You in Puyallup?

I'm going to the Sewing and Stitchery Expo, readers! As some of you know, I was originally supposed to be teaching there, but the company sponsoring me had to cancel, and hence, my classes were canceled. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a teensy bit devastated, as this is only the largest consumer sewing show in the country and I like to be where the sewing action is. Enter my friends at Coats & Clark, who kindly offered to host me--just so I can hang out and experience the show! So, while I won't be teaching, I will be out and about--and trying not to do too much damage to my bank account at the vendor booths. Will I see any of you there? (I'll be blogging the whole thing too, if you're curious.)

P.S. If any of you have tips on how to pronounce Puyallup, I'm all ears.

I might make it out there! I can't tell you how to pronounce "Puyallup," because I've only lived in the Pacific NW for a few months, and it's hard to remember how to pronounce. I would love to meet you!

Just discovered your blog through Craftsy, where I am taking a class. I was just reading my grandmother's copy of the Vogue Book for Better Sewing last week so I love that this book has been your inspiration! She's 87 and doesn't sew anymore, so next time I see her I am going to ask her to save that book for me! I won't be surprised to find some of those original patterns either.

I actually signed up for one of your classes and was so bummed that it was cancelled! But, I'll be there both Thursday and Saturday (long-winded story about why I'll be there 2 days instead of my usual 1, but I'm not complaining ;) ) and would love to meet/run into you. :)

The Sewing Expo is amazing (I've been going there since 2007 when I was 17 - yep, except for the grandmas that bring their little granddaughters I'm usually one of the youngest people there) and I'm sure you'll have a great time. :)

Glad you can go Gertie, enjoy it.Interesting about Puyallup - I live in SW France and there are several villages nearby with names prefixed Puy- or Pouy- We used to live in Pouylebon.Locals say Puy either means a hill or a well.

SMB has the correct pronunciation! The emphasis is on the "al". A Native American tribe actually. Home of the world's best fair. Well, maybe the world's best Washington Fair, the Puyallup Fair in August! I shall do my best to drive down I live about 2-1/2 hours away. So excited to be able to meet the wonderful Gretchen Hirsch!!

I will be going to the Expo. (I live near Seattle) I'm glad you posted, because the schedule still lists you as teaching. I was going to sign up for one of your classes. I hope I can run into you when I am there on Saturday.

I've wanted to check it out for a few years, but the thought of having to drag my young children through the expo has sounded more like torture than anything. Now I finally have a local sewing buddy and we're planning to leave our beasties with their dads and devote Saturday to sewing geekery.

Lucky you. When I lived in WA, it was the highlight of my year. I am back in TX now and will be doing he Dallas Quilt Show instead. Have tons of fun. Lots of independent pattern companies and great fabrics.

Most people pronounce it, Pew Al Ip with all three syllables given equal emphasis(like the word dinosaur, Die No Sore.)Wow-lucky day for you Gretchen, you get to go to the Expo and get a pronunciation lesson! Then again, this might be a regular day for you, sewing, reading, blogging!

I've been torn - it's a three hour drive for me as I'm at the coast! I wanted so bad to go and take one of your classes and meet you, but now I'm having a hard time justifying the trip. The shopping is great (for us non-New Yorker-ers). And yes, the correct pronunciation is just as SMB said!

I guess as a Seattleite, I've been pronouncing it wrong my whole life. I say "pew-ALL-up," ("all" like the laundry detergent). That's how they say it on the commercials for the Puyallup Fair, at least. Be careful NOT to say "poo-yallup."

O.K. sooo here is my shot at Puyallup is pronounced Pew-awl-lup. I grew up in Tacoma, Seattle and then moved to Portland in High School.Have a great time... might want to take a fold up umbrella! Always helps to be prepared! People complain about the rain... ahem... people... that's what makes the Pacific Northwest soo beautiful!!! Enjoy your trip!